Nutrient Management Research Database

General Information

Research Title

Nutrient management in times of drought for wine grapes: Wine grape grower Pete Hoffman

Link to File

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKeZKCnxUo8

Research Specifications

Crop: Wine Grapes

Soil Type:

County, State: Napa, California

Year: 2015

Authors

Aubrey White, Pete Hoffman

Summary/Abstract from Original Source

Wine grower Pete Hoffman discusses his approach to nutrient management on his organic vineyard in Napa county, including the use of compost teas, sheep for weed control and fertility, cover crops, and spot fertilization to address nutrient deficiencies.

Research Highlights

Design and Methods

In this video wine grape grower Pete Hoffman discusses his nutrient management practices.

Results

NA, see the summary section for a description of the video

Additional Information

Tags (links to other subject matter in database)

fertilization (organic),soil health

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